Four riders injured in motorcycle pile-up in Davao City

• Four motorcycle riders were injured after a chain-reaction crash involving six motorcycles in Barangay Los Amigos, Davao City
• The accident started when one motorcycle bumped into the rider in front, causing a pile-up that affected three other riders behind
• All injured riders slid on the pavement, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported and no large vehicles were trailing them
• Barangay officials confirmed the riders were part of the same group, but none of them gave statements about the incident

Four motorcycle riders sustained injuries after a multiple-vehicle collision occurred in Davao City.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV News aired on Balitanghali this Monday, the incident took place in Barangay Los Amigos and was captured on video.

The footage showed six motorcycles traveling in a row along the roadway.

The accident began when one of the motorcycles bumped into the one in front, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

The collision triggered a chain reaction, resulting in three more riders crashing as they followed closely behind.

The riders slid across the pavement and suffered physical injuries though none were reported to be in critical condition.

Fortunately, no larger vehicle was trailing them at the time of the accident, which may have helped prevent more serious injuries or fatalities.

A barangay official confirmed that all of the riders involved were part of the same group. However, none of them provided any statements following the incident.

Authorities are reminding motorists, especially groups riding together, to maintain proper distance between vehicles and ride with caution to avoid such accidents.

The incident serves as a reminder of the risks that come with riding in close formation and the importance of safe riding practices, especially on public roads where unexpected situations can happen at any moment.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh